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Curly hair salons in Central Melbourne

6 of the 30 curly hair specialists here are in Central Melbourne itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $15 and $50, and all of them are appointment-only.

Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down

Curly hair salons in Central Melbourne, at a glance

Curly hair behaves differently wet and dry, which is why most curl specialists cut it dry, curl by curl. Going to someone who cuts curls occasionally is the most common reason people end up with a shape they did not ask for.

Most start between
$15–$50
Open past 7pm
23 of 30

What to look for

  • Dry cutting. If they wet-cut and blow-dry straight, they are cutting a shape you will never wear.
  • Ask which curl patterns they work with most. Loose waves and tight coils need different hands.

Read the full guide to curly hair salons in Melbourne, VIC for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

30 places in and around Central Melbourne

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical curly hair specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

Tom Zappala Haircutting | Curly Hair Specialist Salon

Collingwood2.1 kmMid-range4.9(255)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

96 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.1 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 11 reviews mention curly hair
“I walked into my appointment with a list of frustrations: heavy, lifeless curls, a flat top, and drab front pieces with no shape.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Neel Loves Curls

Fitzroy2.7 kmMid-range4.8(511)

Beauty salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 2.7 km from Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • 12 reviews mention curly hair
“Been going to Neels for a year, best curly haircut you can find round :) I’ve been very happy with the results & service”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

SO HAIRcutters

Clifton Hill3.9 kmMid-range4.9(456)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 3.9 km away in Clifton Hill
  • 17 reviews mention curly hair
“I've found my forever curly hairdresser!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 17 reviews

Prophecy Hair

Fitzroy2.1 kmPremium4.9(127)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Curly hair — $50
  • 2.1 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“Curly hair (male client) isn’t always the easiest to cut and style, and Brad is a master.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Curly hair $50
  • Haircut $60

Delilah Hair Studio

Brunswick East5.8 kmPremium4.8(585)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Curly hair — $80
  • 5.8 km away in Brunswick East
  • 8 reviews mention curly hair
“Three members of our curly /wavy family visit Delilah.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Curly hair $80
  • Haircut $32

Madam Frou Frou

Carlton2.3 kmPremium4.9(87)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $132
  • 2.3 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“Hands down the best haircut I’ve ever had and she’s given me very precious tips to manage my naughty curls!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Curly hair $132
  • Haircut $132

Sunny Sun Hairstylist

Melbourne397 mPremium4.8(168)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $125
  • In Melbourne
  • Curly hair $125
  • Haircut $6

D&Y Hair Design Bourke Street CBD

Melbourne598 mPremium4.8(767)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $75
  • In Melbourne
  • Curly hair $75
  • Haircut $50

Cream Melbourne

Fitzroy2.4 kmPremium4.9(410)

Hair salon · High energy

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $168
  • 2.4 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Curly hair $168
  • Haircut $25

ByMartha Hair Boutique Prahran

Melbourne4.4 kmPremium4.7(155)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $50
  • In Melbourne
  • Curly hair $50
  • Haircut $75

Lola Fortune

Carlton North2.9 kmPremium5.0(171)

Hair salon · Quiet

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $120
  • 2.9 km from Melbourne — about a 7 minute drive
  • Curly hair $120
  • Haircut $15

GAG HAIRDRESSING

Fitzroy2.2 kmPremium4.9(62)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $55
  • 2.2 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Curly hair $55
  • Haircut $110

TKAY Studio

Richmond3.2 kmPremium4.9(123)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $56
  • 3.2 km away in Richmond
  • Curly hair $56

Cherry Bomb

Collingwood2.7 kmMid-range4.7(486)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.7 km from Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • 12 reviews mention curly hair
“They are the masters of curly hair.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

You By Luke Perger

Fitzroy North3.8 kmPremium5.0(140)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $31
  • 3.8 km away in Fitzroy North
  • Curly hair $31
  • Haircut $109

C Beauty Co Clinic

Melbourne707 mUpper mid-range4.9(142)

Skin clinic · Friendly

80 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $110
  • In Melbourne
  • Curly hair $110
  • Haircut $15

GORJES YOU & ME

South Yarra3.6 kmPremium5.0(16)

Hair salon · Spa-like

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $70
  • 3.6 km away in South Yarra
  • Curly hair $70
  • Haircut $10

Lashmatic

MelbournePremium4.6(79)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Beginner friendly

79 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $110
  • In Melbourne
  • Curly hair $110
  • Haircut $5

LAB + CO.

West Melbourne1.5 kmPremium5.0(30)

Beauty salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $50
  • 1.5 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • Curly hair $50
  • Haircut $20

Carpe Diem Studio

Carlton North3.2 kmPremium4.9(37)

Hair salon

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $60
  • 3.2 km away in Carlton North
  • Curly hair $60
  • Haircut $10

Pocket Hair Studio

Prahran4.6 kmPremium5.0(23)

Hair salon

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $130
  • 4.6 km away in Prahran
  • Curly hair $130
  • Haircut $65

A&J Hair Trendz

South Melbourne1.5 kmMid-range4.8(285)

Hair salon · Friendly

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • 1.5 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention curly hair
“This one’s for my curly/thick hair queens!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Sapphire Essence

Docklands1.5 kmMid-range3.6(268)

Hair salon

78 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $45
  • 1.5 km from Melbourne — about a 4 minute drive
  • Curly hair $45

Hairwarship

Brunswick East5.7 kmPremium5.0(132)

Hair salon · High energy

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Haircut — $150
  • 5.7 km away in Brunswick East
  • 13 reviews mention curly hair
“I know my curly hair will be looked after at Hair Warship and always leave feeling ready to take on the world.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 13 reviews
  • Haircut $150

Blondes to Brunettes

Prahran5.4 kmPremium4.9(138)

Hair salon

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $15
  • 5.4 km away in Prahran
  • Curly hair $15
  • Haircut $40

HAIR ON HIGH

Windsor4.4 kmUpper mid-range4.9(64)

Hair salon · Friendly

77 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $50
  • 4.4 km away in Windsor
  • Curly hair $50
  • Haircut $15

Neeri’s Cleopatra Studio Hair Skin Beauty

South Melbourne2.0 kmPremium4.7(76)

Beauty salon · Friendly

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $50
  • 2.0 km from Melbourne — about a 5 minute drive
  • Curly hair $50
  • Haircut $15

Salon A

Prahran4.4 kmPremium4.6(40)

Hair salon

76 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $55
  • 4.4 km away in Prahran
  • Curly hair $55

HDC Hairdresssing

Fitzroy2.4 kmBudget-friendly4.9(58)

Hair salon · Friendly

75 per cent match — Strong match
  • 2.4 km from Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • 3 reviews mention curly hair
“I had my first curly cut with Paige and my second with Charlie.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Melbourne Nails

Melbourne1.3 kmPremium4.1(250)

Nail salon · In & out

73 per cent match — Good match
  • Curly hair — $110
  • In Melbourne
  • Curly hair $110
  • Haircut $5